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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

deLuxe LUXURY LIVING IN WASHINGTON

A life of luxurious living is just around the corner Life within walking distance in Washington, D.C. Enjoy a lifestyle unlike any other in the rolling horse country of Northern Virginia In luxury’s lap at the water’s edge of Inner Harbor, Baltimore

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A life of luxurious living is just around the corner Home buyers in the Washington, D.C., area hold a plethora of options at their fingertips. The nation’s capital and its surrounding area are home to a bounty of options for luxury living — from thriving cityscapes to bucolic havens, our region boasts not only scenery but top-of-the-line communities and residences that truly make the region special. Whether you are relocating to a new home with your family, an empty nester in search of a

EVAN JOSEPH TOP LEFT: 13th Hole – Par 4, 453 yards at Creighton Farms, Aldie, VA. ABOVE: The RitzCarlton Residences LIVING ROOM, HARBOR VIEW

lifestyle change or anything in between,

UNIT. RIGHT: A Legacy

a life of luxurious living is just around

Farms, Aldie, VA.; The

the corner in the Washington area.

Home at Creighton Ritz-Carlton Residences AT NIGHT; The Ritz-Carlton Residences BATHROOM, FEDERAL HILL UNIT.

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You Can Build a Luxury Home Anywhere.

But There’s Only One Creighton Farms.

In the rolling horse country of Northern

area that are perfect for couples or empty-

Virginia, just 20 minutes from Tysons Corner

nesters, to the grand Legacy Homes where

Members will have access to:

and Dulles International Airport and a mere

active families can enjoy all the best that life

•

55 minutes from downtown Washington, an

has to offer. The picture-perfect, French-

unparalleled new luxury club community

inspired homes in The Enclave are another

is taking shape. One where magnificent

option, as are the stately Manor Homes –

short game practice area, practice

custom homes and villas are endowed with

Creighton Farms’ most affordable residential

putting green

acres of pastoral land. And where an award-

opportunity.

Many lots offer stunning golf

•

34,000-square-foot Clubhouse

winning Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course

course views, while others provide vistas

•

Sports and Recreation Center with

is at the heart of a private club that’s setting

of the mountains, meadows and woods.

new standards for service and excellence.

No matter which you choose, you’ll enjoy

•

Outdoor resort-style swimming pool

every aspect of living in Greater Washington’s

•

Har-Tru tennis courts

18-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course

•

Practice range with target greens,

spa and fitness areas

Life at Creighton Farms is all about choices

most extraordinary club community. The

– and enjoying a lifestyle unlike any other.

Club at Creighton Farms offers its members

Creighton Farms is located in Aldie,

Residents of this gated community can

a wealth of planned amenities and activities,

Virginia, just minutes from the historic

choose from a variety of luxury home designs

including a 34,000-square-foot Clubhouse

towns of Leesburg and Middleburg.

and neighborhoods – from stunning, low-

which will open this fall and house many of

But it’s truly a world unto itself.

maintenance Villas in the Nicklaus Village

the member-focused facilities and programs.

Creighton Farms

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In Luxury’s Lap at the Water’s Edge: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Inner Harbor, Baltimore It’s hard to imagine a more spectacular place to live. From its stunning waterfront location at the edge of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor to its stellar array of amenities and services to its magnificent condominium homes,

The

Ritz-Carlton

Residences

offer everything a city lover with posh tastes could want. At the foot of Federal Hill’s

shady

charm,

The

Residences

provide an ideal blend of neighborhood character and downtown convenience, with Creighton Farms

EVAN JOSEPH

many

of

Baltimore’s

premiere

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Extraordinary Properties Deserve Extraordinary Reach.

Average Listing Price (in Billions)

$12

Percentage of Online Property Ads > $1 Million

$12,033,000

100%

$10

$8 key to marketing a luxury property is simple — At Long & Foster, we know the 60% 41% $6 40%to buy. In other words, to reach the largest concentration of people qualifi ed $3,595,000 $4 20% $2 exposure – exposure – exposure!

While other companies boast about exposing 0% $0 Christie’s International Sotheby’s International Christie’s International experience your property to a select few, Christie’s we know through that worldwide Real Estate Real Estate Magazine* Real Estate Online* exposure brings results. That’s why we’re #1.

#1 in Bringing Together Luxury Home Buyers and Sellers Outselling the nearest competitors nearly three to one

Percentage of Online Property Ads > $10 Million 7%

Percentage of Online Property Ads > $3 Million

35%

7%

32%

Through our strategic partnership with Christie’s International Real Estate, we 30% 6% 25% 5% are able to offer your property global exposure second to none.

20% 4%

Exclusive Affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate

15%

Global exposure • Unique marketing • Exclusive client referrals

13%

3%

10%

2%

5%

1%

Christie’s vs. Sotheby’s 0%

Christie’s International Real Estate

Sotheby’s

Number of Offices (in Billions) (in Billions) Average Average Listing Listing Price Price 1,200 1,095 $12,033,000 $12,033,000

Greater Reach, True Luxury Focus

$12$12

100% 100%

$10$10

30,000 80%80%

$8 $8

551

$4400 $4

$3,595,000 $3,595,000

Our luxury agents consistently exceed their client’s expectations locally, nationally, globally

$12,033,000

$10 $8

$3,595,000

$4

Christie’s International Christie’s International Real Estate Magazine* Real Estate Online*

Percentage of Online Property Ads > $3 Million

28.7%

35% 30%

Percent of Homes Bought & Sold

20

13%

2% 1%

Christie’s International Real Estate

Sotheby’s

0%

Christie’s International Real Estate

40,000

1,095

30,000

551

20,000

Sotheby’s

0

7.2%

13% 13%

3%3%

10%10%

2%2%

5%5%

1%1%

Christie’s Christie’s International International Real Real Estate Estate

Sotheby’s Sotheby’s

2%2%

0%0%

Christie’s Christie’s International International Real Real Estate Estate

Sotheby’s Sotheby’s

Number Number of of Offices Offices Number Number of Agents Agents Source: www.christiesrealestate.com (Q2 2011) •ofwww.sothebysrealty.com (Q2 2011) 1,200 1,200

40,000 40,000

1,095 1,095

32,200 32,200 30,000 30,000

Sotheby’s

0

11,400 11,400

10,000 10,000

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Christie’s Christie’s International International Real Real Estate Estate

Sotheby’s Sotheby’s

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Sotheby’s Sotheby’s

11,400

10,000

Christie’s International Real Estate

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200

8.6%

4%4%

15%15%

200200

1,200

400

10

2%

Number of Agents

600

10.2%

Percentage Percentage of of Online Online Property Property AdsAds > $10 > $10 Million Million 7%7%

5%5%

20%20%

0%0%

Sotheby’s Sotheby’s Sotheby’s

6%6%

1,000 1,000

Number of Offices

800

15

Sotheby’s

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3%

5% 0%

Christie’s International Real Estate

Percentage of Online Property Ads > $10 Million 7%

10%

1,000

Christie’s International Real Estate

Today’s Featured Properties

Sotheby’s

4.4%

5

0

0%

0

5%

15%

#1 in the Mid-Atlantic Region for Luxury Homes

40%

6%

20% ®

41%

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7%7%

32% 32%

25%25%

7%

32%

25%

25

30%30%

20%

$2

30

Percentage Percentage of of Online Online Property Property AdsAds > $3 > $3 Million Million 35%35%

60%

$6

$0

Percentage of Online Property Ads > $1 Million 90%

11,400

20%20%

100% 80%

41% 41%

40%40%

10,000

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Average Listing Price (in Billions)

32,200 90% 90%

20,000

$0 $0

$12

Sotheby’s

60%60%

600

$6 $6

$2200 $2

Christie’s International Real Estate

Number of Agents

800

Online exposure to 7 million+ luxury real estate buyers in 200+ countries

0%

2%

Percentage Percentage of of Online Online Property Property AdsAds > $1 > $1 Million Million 40,000

1,000

True Global Reach to Qualified Buyers Throughout the World

Agents with a Proven Track Record of Success

90%

80%

LONG & FOSTER®

Washington Fine Properties

Coldwell Banker Residential/NRT

Re/Max

Sotheby’s International Realty

Source: Information included in this report is based on data supplied by MRIS and its member Association(s) of REALTORS who are not responsible for its accuracy. Does not reflect all activity in the marketplace. Data from January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010 on number of units bought and sold $1 million and above. Information contained in this report is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, should be independently verified, and does not constitute an opinion of MRIS or Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Potomac, MD Krystyna Litwin

$7,950,000 301-983-0060

Round Hill, VA $5,500,000 Nancy Itteilag 202-363-1800

Long & Foster is the right choice when buying or selling a luxury property, visit www.LongandFoster.com to find an office near you.

Washington, DC Terri Robinson

$6,995,000 202-944-8400

Great Falls, VA Jan & Dan Laytham

$7,650,000 703-759-9190

www.ExtraordinaryProperties.com

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McLean, VA $9,200,000 Fouad Talout 703-873-3500

Bethesda, MD Marc Fleisher

All Properties Offered Internationally

$8,000,000 202-364-5200

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Life within walking distance at EYA’s Townhomes at Capitol Quarter

Blocks from Capitol Hill, there’s a

Designed to blend with the surrounding

vibrant community of new townhomes

architecture, the townhomes feature rooftop

that’s attracting homebuyers and exciting

terraces, garage parking, open floorplans

long-time residents. Capitol Quarter, a

and beautiful chef’s kitchens. Homebuyers

new

offering

who love to entertain are checking off

homebuyers “life within walking distance.”

everything on their must-have lists, and

These handsome townhomes are moments

happily discovering these townhomes are

from the Nationals baseball stadium, a

LEED certified for green building practices.

block from the boutiques and bistros of

In short, the area’s only newly constructed

Barracks Row, and around the corner from the

homes are the area’s best value. Find out

new D.C. riverfront. From here, residents can

more when you visit the Capitol Quarter

choose from one of the three Metro stations,

sales office at 1020 4th St. SE Washington,

or be on a major route in no time at all.

D.C.

EYA

neighborhood,

is

20003

or

call

202-484-0360.

FAR LEFT: The homes at Capitol Quarter offer some of the best rooftop views in Washington.

LEFT: Open floor plans make the perfect space for entertaining at Capitol Quarter.

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DAVE RUFF

“This ‘lock and leave’ lifestyle is perfect for

beautiful appointments and incredible views.

service and concierge. In addition, they are

us. We worked very hard to get all of this;

The list of on-site amenities is impressive.

just a phone call away from all of those

it fits us, and this is where we plan to stay.”

With its own marina and private gardens,

convenient extras of a fine hotel like the

The Residences also feature a full-service

Ritz Carlton, including housekeeping, room-

The Residences offers one-to-three bedroom

salon and spa, fitness center, indoor

service, concierge and car service, fitness

homes from 1,600 square feet to over 5,000

pool, screening room, game and billiards

training, massage, boat chartering and much

sporting, cultural, dining and shopping

square feet, priced from $500,000 - $4 million,

room, boardroom and residents lounge.

more. To tour the property, call 888-377-

opportunities

all featuring private balconies or terraces.

In Luxury’s Lap at the Water’s Edge: The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Inner Harbor, Baltimore CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3

just

a

short

walk

away.

5056, visit the sales center at 801 Key

An elevator takes you right into your home,

Residents find an effortless lifestyle and

Highway (open seven days a week from

“Once the kids left, we knew we’d be ready

where you’ll step into an extraordinary space

an incomparable array of complimentary

9 a.m. – 6 p.m) or go to rcr-baltimore.com.

to move,” resident Jennifer Bartley recalled.

featuring tall ceilings, generously sized rooms,

services such as valet parking, doorman

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Washington DC Navy Yard Metro AN EYA NEIGHBORHOOD

WHO SAYS LUXURY HAS TO COST A MILLION? New two-car garage townhomes with rooftop terraces from the $700s Steps from two Metro stations • Walk to shopping, dining, riverfont park & entertainment Model Homes now open at 1020 4th St SE • Call 202-484-0360 or visit EYA.com PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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in every Way.

Washington’s premier luxury gated community | custom-built homes and villas from $1.5m aWard-Winning Jack nicklaus signature golf course* | Just 20 minutes from dulles airport

www.creightonfarms.com | 703-957-4800 *Use of existing or planned recreational amenities is not included with the purchase of real estate and requires separate club membership.

Juno-Loudoun LLC is the owner and developer of the project. Obtain and carefully review the offering materials before making any decision to purchase a membership. This is not an offer to sell property to, or a solicitation of offers from, residents of NY, NJ, CT, OR or any other state that requires prior registration of real estate. Obtain the property report or its equivalent, required by Federal and State law and read it before signing anything. No Federal A Southworth Community

or State agency has judged the value, if any, of this property.

BEYOND YOUR DREAMS. WITHIN YOUR MEANS.

View of Inner Harbor from Residences

1 TO 3 BEDROOM CONDOMINIUMS FROM $499,000 TO OVER $5 MILLION Downtown residences with world - class services and resort - style amenities including: 24-Hour Concierge Valet Parking Spa† & Fitness Center Indoor Pool & Saunas

Immediate Occupancy

Gourmet Dining†

Game & Billiards Room

Travel & Vacation Planning†

Private Gardens

Housekeeping†

Pet Sitting†

Screening Room

Valet Laundry & Dry Cleaning†

Deepwater Marina†

877.469.5410

RCR-Baltimore.com

801 Key Highway, Baltimore, Maryland 21230

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Inner Harbor, Baltimore are not owned, developed or sold by The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. An affiliate of RXR Realty LLC uses The Ritz-Carlton marks under license from The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. This is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy to residents in states where registration requirements have not been fulfilled. MHBR No. 4096.

An RXR Realty development. †Services provided by third-party companies are paid a la carte by the resident who requests the service.